Question

multiple choice 1 point
the blood supply located in the middle of an osteon is called:
the periosteum
a central canal
a lacuna
the canaliculi

Explanation:

An osteon is a structural unit of compact bone. The central canal in the middle of an osteon contains blood vessels and nerves, providing the blood supply. The periosteum is the outer - layer of bone, lacunae are small cavities containing osteocytes, and canaliculi are tiny channels connecting lacunae.

Answer:

B. A central canal